The first behind-the-scenes look at the most enigmatic FLOTUS in history, the true story of the Greely Expedition, a timely memoir on race and familial reconciliation, and a study on twentieth-century dictators–find it all in this nonfiction round-up. FREE, MELANIA: The Unauthorized Biography by Kate Bennett An insider’s look at Melania Trump, beginning with her […]
Tag: Kirkus Reviews
Happy #PubDay (12/03/19)
Astronauts exploring an otherworldly environment, the loves of our lives and the joys of reminiscing, and the US struggling to survive a world war with China–all in today’s #PubDay party. DEAD ASTRONAUTS by Jeff VanderMeer 2 starred reviews and a December Indie Next List pick! “Highly recommended for those interested in sf invested in ecological […]
Series Spotlight: CHRONICLES OF THE ONE by Nora Roberts
In a post-apocalyptic world where everything we know has crumbled, a group of survivors embarks on a journey to unite them in the battle of their lives. In the conclusion to CHRONICLES OF THE ONE, Fallon Swift will use her life knowledge of magick. She has succeeded in rescuing countless shifters, elves, and humans from […]
Day’s YA – FOUL IS FAIR
TGIF, YA pals! “Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it.” FOUL IS FAIR by Hannah Capin9781250239549Available February 18, 2020 from Wednesday BooksAges 14 to 18Available to download as an e-galley on Edelweiss Trigger Warning: sexual assault After Elle is raped on her sixteenth birthday, she devises a foolproof revenge plan. She […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (11/20/19)
How design is reshaping life in the twenty-first century, rock’s most exciting era, a city’s bankruptcy, & the twentieth anniversary of a lavishly illustrated classic –find it all in this nonfiction round-up. USER FRIENDLY: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play by Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant […]
Adult Books for Teens
From astrology to literary fiction to a powerful Holocaust memoir, these adult books are perfect for teen readers. ASTRO POETS: Your Guides to the Zodiac by Alex Dimitrov and Dorothea LaskyFrom the online phenomenons the Astro Poets comes the first great astrology primer of the 21st century. “Teen readers getting acquainted with their horoscopes will […]
Three Stars for SICK KIDS IN LOVE
Hannah Moskowitz’s contemporary YA romance, SICK KIDS IN LOVE, has received THREE STARRED REVIEWS! “As aspects of modern culture blend with timeless themes, Moskowitz’s latest boasts a staying power that should secure it a place in every teen collection.” —Booklist, starred review “Moskowitz does a splendid job of showing what the world looks like to […]
Thriller Thursday (11/14/19)
A deadly secret document in 1882 London + a homicide detective questioning her past and future = today’s Thriller Thursday! LETHAL PURSUIT: A Barker & Llewelyn Novel by Will Thomas “He weaves in history—London especially comes alive—without it seeming like clumps of a school lesson and gives just enough background so that new readers aren’t […]
Kirkus Best Books of 2019–Fiction
Kirkus released the first round of their year-end best-of lists, starting with their best fiction titles of 2019! Best Mysteries and Thrillers THE BITTERROOTS by C.J. Box THE LOST MAN by Jane Harper SAVE ME FROM DANGEROUS MEN by S. A. Lelchuk Best Historical Fiction IN WEST MILLS by De’Shawn Charles Winslow Best Romance Novels […]
Thriller Thursday (10/24/19)
Today’s #ThrillerThursday asks if we can ever really know the people around us with a page-turning tale of suspense set in a haunted town. STRANGERS AT THE GATE by Catriona McPherson “Narrator Finn is a pragmatic but quirky delight who will turn most folks’ ideas of what a church deacon should be upside down, and […]